Thanks]]>
Botswana - Work Permit (Visa)http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/105/botswana-work-permit-visa
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:53:52 +0000- Southern AfricaAngie105@/discussionsWhat is Bulawayo like?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/10997/what-is-bulawayo-like
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:46:51 +0000- Southern Africatoninab199210997@/discussions
I'm currently planning on doing a trip to Bulawayo, I'm not sure when it would be yet due to financial reasons its to help at an animal shelter so i get to experience both sides of zimbabwe (not all but 2 sides of this place anyways). But i was wondering what it is like as a town? And how friendly it was, as i was looking at spending about 3weeks there. Although id be helping out most of the days at the place i found, i want to see what the town has to offer and if anyone could give me any tips?
Many thanks
Tonina]]>
Camel Trekking , Night in Desert, Merzouga Erg Chebbihttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/10184/camel-trekking-night-in-desert-merzouga-erg-chebbi
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:28:06 +0000- Southern Africahas-mou10184@/discussions
I'm traveling to Merzouga in late March, and i'm really interested in riding a camel into the erg chebbi sand dunes for one or 2 nights in nomad tents, after looking on tripadvisor i find this link with itinerary for 'Merzouga camel ride and nights in er chebbi sahara desert:" www.morocco-excursion.com "

But i have a few quetsions:

- Becouse i'm going to spend the night in desert, is a room really needed?

- is hot in March ? how many litres of water we will need ?

- It is possible to sleap outside or it's still cold ? dangerous ?

Thx for ur help !]]>
Single American female going to Luanda Angola for businesshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/989/single-american-female-going-to-luanda-angola-for-business
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:57:36 +0000- Southern Africaedwacoll989@/discussionsLeaving South Africa with a DUI?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/6078/leaving-south-africa-with-a-dui
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:38:22 +0000- Southern AfricaEarthMother6078@/discussionsDo you keep your old passport number?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/67/do-you-keep-your-old-passport-number
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:54:54 +0000- Southern AfricaJessica Cameron67@/discussionsFirst time to South Africa - what is the best way to visit the Kruger Park area?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/10011/first-time-to-south-africa-what-is-the-best-way-to-visit-the-kruger-park-area
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:36:08 +0000- Southern AfricaBernardus110011@/discussions
I am planning on my first African safari, and I intend on going with my wife to South Africa. We know that the Kruger Park area is the best area for that, but we are shocked by the range of safari types, and also at the unbelievable cost differences between one lodge, and another. What is the best way? Exclusive lodge on a nearby game reserve? And if, what safari lodge offers the ebst value for money? Or should we go to one of the camps in the Kruger? And what is the big difference between the one and the other? I am sure that there must be some sort of good value for money solution for a nice safari experience amongst the hundreds of possibilities ... Any advise is welcome! Many, many thanks in advance!]]>
Wedding in Malawihttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/1539/wedding-in-malawi
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:56:27 +0000- Southern Africaclaireelaine1539@/discussionsPainting Class In George, Western Cape?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9672/painting-class-in-george-western-cape
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:36:14 +0000- Southern Africaismaldie9672@/discussions
I would like to ask - is there any Painting class in George (western cape), that can teach for beginners to advance students?
Please inform because I need the information, I am interested in attending a painting class in my city, not in others...

Thanks
Johnson]]>
Best hotels in Cape Town for a honeymoon couple - romantic hotelshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9225/best-hotels-in-cape-town-for-a-honeymoon-couple-romantic-hotels
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:34:14 +0000- Southern Africamathieu9225@/discussionsBest hotels in Cape Town for families with babieshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9215/best-hotels-in-cape-town-for-families-with-babies
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:18:51 +0000- Southern Africamathieu9215@/discussionsBest Cape Town winery for a picnic?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9214/best-cape-town-winery-for-a-picnic
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:21:25 +0000- Southern AfricaReally7779214@/discussionsshots for malawi, what vaccinations do you need before going to Malawi?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/7791/shots-for-malawi-what-vaccinations-do-you-need-before-going-to-malawi
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:12:09 +0000- Southern Africalindiepoo7791@/discussions
This summer I'm going to visit my dad in malawi and I was wondering what kind of shots I have to get because I don't like shots so I want to know how many and what they are.]]>
Permanent residency in South Africa?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9020/permanent-residency-in-south-africa
Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:33:56 +0000- Southern Africachrissteven9020@/discussions
I have a question here, can I get a permanent residence after just (maybe one year) while the volunteer visa is still not expired?

Can I get a permanent residence if I have good skills in some kind of area? The situation is - I plan to work as a "freelance" graphic designer (not working at a company), so I won't be able to get a work permit... Will I be able to get a permanent residence after I work as a freelance graphic designer and show good skills? - I read on the home affairs website that permanent residence also applied for the "people who have great skills"... I don't know for whom is it applied for...

If I can't get much information about the visas / permanent residence permit and so on where should I ask? because I need this information, and someone who can guide me about this...

Thank you and please reply
Sincerely,

Chris]]>
Few Questions About Future Career In South Africa...http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/9004/few-questions-about-future-career-in-south-africa
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:48:55 +0000- Southern Africaismaldie9004@/discussions
Second question... Can I work somewhere at some places while the study permit is still on process? And Can I get work permit directly in South Africa when I don't have any qualification on that job? Because I actually have taken a graphic design degree in Indonesia, but would like to try something else... And I actually think that it will waste my time if I have to do college, and if I could I would directly look for a job first, to have my own income...

Please answer my questions...

Thanks,
Aldie.]]>
Need to pay fine for overstaying in South africahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8487/need-to-pay-fine-for-overstaying-in-south-africa
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:11:49 +0000- Southern Africajack8487@/discussions
I am a citizen frm Suriname and i went to south africa on a corporate visa and worked there for 3 yrs ,in those 3 yrs i fell in love got married and even had a child,i then resigned from the company to come back to my coutry and sort some stuff out to migrate to south africa so i can apply for a permanent visa and get a permanent job to start a new live with my family.
The company i worked for did not reply to me for a year untill i treathened them to take them to court,they within a week time got me a ticket and when i asked them about my visa beeing expired they simply told me not to worry,but at the airport i got fined R3000,- and they told me that i can reapply for a visa in Jamaica and i will not be &amp;quot;blacklisted&amp;quot; and will be granted access back in SA after paying the R3000,- fine ..,my question is where and how do i pay the R3000,- fine do i have to transfer the money or do i have to pay in cash and if so ,do i need to fly to Jamaica ?,i need a very urgent response pls ,i've been fooled for way to long now and would like to be with my family,thank you in advance.]]>
Visa requirement for British passport holder going to South Africahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/1308/visa-requirement-for-british-passport-holder-going-to-south-africa
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:56:12 +0000- Southern Africaangelad1308@/discussionsSurfing in Angolahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8616/surfing-in-angola
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:38:24 +0000- Southern AfricaAndrewC8616@/discussionsIs it safe to travel in Angola?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8613/is-it-safe-to-travel-in-angola
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:19 +0000- Southern Africanaomi768613@/discussionsIs it safe to swim in the sea in Cape Townhttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/7692/is-it-safe-to-swim-in-the-sea-in-cape-town
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:11:39 +0000- Southern Africamathieu7692@/discussionsWeather in Cape Town in Mayhttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8500/weather-in-cape-town-in-may
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:54:37 +0000- Southern Africamathieu8500@/discussionsResidency Permits and Passport renewal in South Africahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/7005/residency-permits-and-passport-renewal-in-south-africa
Wed, 04 May 2011 11:59:29 +0000- Southern Africahellokelly7005@/discussions
I am Canadian and need to renew my passport when I visit Canada for a month during an upcoming trip. Will I then be able to return to SA on my current relative's permit (which is stamped in my current, soon to be old passport?) What happens once i get my new canadian passport, will they let me also keep the old one, and will it still be valid for travel? If not, then I will have to renew my passport in SA, but I havent known anyone long enough for me to get it "guaranteed" by anyone here in SA properly. They need to have known me personally for 2 years.]]>
Outbound partnershttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8497/outbound-partners
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:25:19 +0000- Southern Africalllosper8497@/discussionsZimbabwe safe for overland trip?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8414/zimbabwe-safe-for-overland-trip
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:45:56 +0000- Southern AfricaGabyS8414@/discussions
I was last in Zimbabwe as a child, on a 4x4 overland trip with my parents through Southern Africa. We went with another family, with two 4x4s in convoy, from Johannaesburg to various game reserves and attractions (in southern Botswana, all over Zimbabwe and southern tip of Zambia) over the course of a few weeks. I've done little travelling in the region since then (that was back in about 1998-1999). Obviously Zimbabwe's economy has declined since then, but I was wondering if it is still safe to do that sort of trip through the region? In particular, is Zimbabwe safe to travel through alone in a 4x4 - especially with elections coming up this year?]]>
complex situation regarding SA citizenshiphttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8450/complex-situation-regarding-sa-citizenship
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:34:39 +0000- Southern Africatomglondon8450@/discussions
I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what to do.

I was born in SA ( 1967) and got issued an ID book at age 16. I got a british passport through my mums british citizenship when I was a child.
I left SA in 2001, using the british passport.

During this time, I have changed my name and gender - which is reflected in my british passport.

My parents are getting on a bit and I might want to move out and work there, so that I can spend time with them.

All I have have is my original south african ID book ( old one without fingerprints) and birth certificate ( in orig name and gender).

I'm thinking that I need to first see if I am eligible for a SA passport and residence, and then get a SA passport issued with name and gender change...?

I've tried to make sense of the SA high commision website, but I see they are saying:

*****
Immigration Consultants are not allowed to process or hand in any application related to services for South African citizens. Only attorneys duly registered in South Africa are allowed to assist their clients in processing any applications to this office. However, applications sent to this office by an attorney MUST be accompanied by a duly signed power of attorney. In terms of SA Immigration Act of 2002 as amended, Immigration practitioners duly registered in South Africa are ONLY allowed to handle applications related to foreigners.
*****

Which seems to mean I couldn't contact an immigration or visa place to help me go through the process.

I'd appreciate any info or suggestions on any part of my query:
- am I eligible for citizenship with birth cert and old ID book if I've never had a SA passport?
- in this case, would my owning a British passport mean I can't have dual citizenship?
- would I sort out changing name and gender on my birth certificate first, be the way to go - or try get a passport and then change details?

cheers, Tom]]>
Plan on moving to Cape Town for three months next year... Any advice welcome.http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8448/plan-on-moving-to-cape-town-for-three-months-next-year-any-advice-welcome
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:23:41 +0000- Southern Africasummerlover8448@/discussions
What is finding accommodation like over there for a stay of two months or over. As I'd be going alone knowing very few people there I'd prefer to have the opportunity to meet people, and also for my own security I wouldn't like living alone in a country I have no current experience in.